In your opinion, what do you think about fat acceptance?

How about we mind our own business.

Absolute terrible Idea. Fat people are a strain on society. They weigh down the healthcare system. They cause our insurance to be higher. They make our flights uncomfortable. They all want to say they have a medical condition. No, they are just fat. Obesity causes problems.

I agree with the sentiment that we act like assholes to fat people too much. Though it still isn't a healthy body.

I try to do that ... obesity is a tough disease ... in most cases it’s a lack of self discipline ... and those individuals feel trapped ! I watched as the ladies ( secretaries and a few lawyers ) hired a nutritionist to come in to the office after work and on Saturdays to get 30 of them on the right track with their diet. She was a keto guru of sorts. She laid out specific diets for 3 weight groups ... worked the individuals when they plateaued , brought recipes and actually made stuff to try . They took off with it ! Then the exercise guy came in and turned our break room into a gym . Taught them what to do . They really did well ... always cooking extra stuff for each other to try . Shared recipes . In 9 months 4 lost over 100 pounds , the average weight loss was 40 pounds ! They look amazing , feel amazing , and none are diabetics or need BP meds any longer . Their worst complaint was their clothes ... had to replace their wardrobes . Point is it’s doable ... it’s not simply easy but very doable . That is what I wish for those who have given up ... get into keto !!

Freedom and the right to choose are still part of what America stands for ... at least in Red States ...

There is just so much nuance to this problem that there really is no easy answer. We live in such an intertwined society that all of our actions have consequences for others. Obesity drives up healthcare costs for all but at the same time, the majority of obese people here in the US live below the poverty line. It is becoming a problem for everyone. Like I said though, there is a lot more going on here than just "get unfat!" Fat shaming does tend to work in certain environments where health and appearance are steeped in local culture but it certainly would not be effective here in the western world. Especially given the fact that obesity here in the US can often be attributed to, or a symptom of, another mental or physiological condition such as depression or organ failure. One thing I think would help is if we were to put more restrictions on EBT as to what kinds of food products can be purchased with the funds. Subsidize more fruits and vegetables while removing subsidies for corn and meat products. Corn being so cheap and heavily subsidized has made meat much cheaper, and much cheaper meat has led to unhealthy proportions at meal times. Not only will it drive up the prices of meat, but unhealthy corn based snack foods as well. People need to learn moderation. There is certainly a lot that can be done but then again there's the argument of government interference with individual freedoms.

I think our society shames bigger bodies in general when compared to the norm. One might call someone fat and say they are overweight. But overweight to one might be healthy for another, it is subjective to body type and many other factors.
I would be healthy if people stopped worrying about their size and more about their health, what they eat, drink, snack, etc. Even small people can be unhealthy it is just people tend to be blinded by size and think that the size of a person tells all about their body.
I think fat acceptance is only wrong when they say "eat whatever you want, it doesn't matter" because it does matter. I think it's pretty terrible that so many people in America die from heart disease, which is preventable with a good diet. It just seems like something that in many cases is so easy to prevent is so widespread.
I sometimes feel that fat acceptance pushes other issues under the rug. But it is important to learn to love your body nevertheless. Society does shame bigger bodies a lot, not just "fat" or "obese" people.

This is running on but basically, I agree with you the most important is personal health. My healthy is a different size than another person's healthy. "Fat Accpectance" is good in that it does to an extent acknowledge that there are many other body types out there but it is bad in that it doesn't acknowledge the causes of obesity and the fact that Americans waistlines have been steadily increasing over the years.

adults can be fat all they want if thats what they choose to live. you dont have to accept it but you shouldnt have to put your input into someone elses life. they get fat and die thats on them. too much info out there to not know whats good and bad for you. for people to think saying hey being fat isnt good for you fatty will help them.

We should accept fat people. Not everybody is perfect. Not everyone is capable of living a healthy lifestyle. I don’t think being fat should be promoted but we should accept it. Accept, as in not be assholes or tell other people how to live their lives just because they are fat.

@Shaman A trait of narcissism is a lack of empathy and they especially have difficulty empathizing with people on issues that they themselves have never been through.

Nothing in your words indicated any empathy. It’s a very totality viewpoint. Your pushing your ideas on other people and using semantic terminology to explain it.

Ideas and concepts like perfection, self worth, how people should improve themselves. You explained what they meant to you. And you assumed that your own definitions of those ideas and concepts must apply to others as well.

That’s not true at all.

Another dead give away, is how you’re using your own existence to justify putting your beliefs on other people. You say things along the lines of “Well i’m apart of the system, therefore it is my business.” Their is a subtext of an inflated self importance when you say something like that.

I completely agree with you. I am fat but have lost nearly 50 lbs and won't stop trying to lose more weight. Unlike the Fat Acceptance movement which just victimizes fat people and coddles them to encourage them to potentially die at age 35, I at least am doing something about it. I don't sit around eating 50 donuts and then crying about being fat and being tired from doing basic human things such as walking upstairs or getting out of bed. I know I did it to myself and am working hard to correct the problem.

How about the alcoholics and the drug addicts? Why only fat people? If you want to promote healthy living it shouldn't be targeted only towards fat people.... just saying

Until the point it affects health any weight is good in my opinion

Well as far as looks as I said I don't care. If they are ok with it ok. But obesity goes beyond that... If we talk about health, then it's a matter of concern, should be treated like any health sickness. And an addiction. I think people should focus more on health, the consequences and causes... than looks, so in that way I agree with you. Nice post 🙏

I think we should be nice to people and not jump to assumptions but this community of people who are trying to promote obesity as healthy and ok are taking it a step too far. We need to understand that being overweight and underweight is less healthy than being in the healthy weight range for our bodies.

Plus...they don't look good in an bikini:(

I accept all shapes and sizes of people!!! It doesn't matter. I do care for someone who is very over weight... I care for her heart as she is now bed ridden. I wish her all the help she can get!

In the recent past, I've written here on SW expressing my observations on how as a society we have become much "larger".

The issue has many layers. Diet, disorders (IE thyroid), lack of nutritional awareness and culture are just a few that play parts in this phenomena.

What do I think?
I think that many of the overweight will suffer more health crisis's in their lives that will lead to a lessor quality of life.

Do I participate in "fat shaming"... No, you already know you are overweight, I don't need to reinforce that fact.

To those around us that struggle with weight I would simply say... "Eat an apple instead of that muffin."

Ummm would you say the same is true for alcoholics?

I think that that's up to each person. If they want to be fat or thin then o.k.

Cool. Just don't promote obesity as being healthy.

As long as it isn't a way of comfortable denial then its fine. If someone wants to lose weight then thats on them, if they're happy with it then people shouldn't call them fat because its rude anyway.
If someone wants me to agree that its healthy in a factual argument then no but i don't see that happening.

You can make smoking bad because it's an addiction, tell someone they need to stop eating and they knaw your arm off for the next meal

It's unhealthy.

Healthiness is good, and looks often indicate good health and good genes. I hate it when I see slobby guys in jeans way too tight and a big belly inside a gross t shirt. No need to accept that crap.

I'm very much into fitness myself, however I also find "fat" women more attractive generally

I'm currently somewhat overweight, but I agree with this post.

I got depressed for a while and quit moving as much. I always eat a lot, but I'm very active when happy.

I think we should just stop being shallow enough to body shame others, no matter what they weigh.

I like curves. I don't give a rats arse if that's unhealthy, or if one cant tell a hippo from curvy.

didnt the fat acceptance spokeswoman die of heart failure at age 35? nope it was 34.

Not healthy, an I'm not gonna accept anything I damn well don't want to

gee, i know a few cancer sufferers who'd love to be fat.


go tell them all about it.

None of us have to accept anyone unless we do.

I think the same way as you.

I've always stayed fit so I concur

I fat panda :(

It is wrong

I agree.

I think everyone should be accepted regardless of their size. In this modern day world its good to see larger people being accepted in the mainstream.

Unhealthy as fuck, shouldn't be a thing